Meanings
alternative Cape Staratchin · alternative Cap Staratschin · alternative Cap Starastschin
- obsoleteA cape in Svalbard, Norway, known for its geological and palaeontological value. Today better known as Kapp Linné.
Synonyms: Kapp Linné
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA cape in Svalbard, Norway, known for its geological and palaeontological value. Today better known as Kapp Linné.
Origin
Named after the local Pomor businessman Ivan Starostin (born before 1780 - died 1826 or 1829) (also known as Ermil in some sources, probably confused with some other person with the same surname, but having first name Ермил (Jermil)).
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Norwegian Kapp Starostin, Kapp Linné
- Kapp StarostinTranslations
- Kapp LinnéTranslations
Russian Мыс Старостина
- Мыс Старостина (Mys Starostina)Translations
Cite this entry
Starostin Cape. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Starostin%20Cape
“Starostin Cape.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Starostin%20Cape. Accessed November 5, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Starostin Cape,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Starostin%20Cape.
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